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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
LUKE AFB INSTRUCTION 21-115
10 December 2001
Maintenance
CRASHED AIRCRAFT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
NOTICE: This publication is available digitally on the Luke Air Force Base WWW site at: http://www.luke.af.mil/publishing. If you lack access, contact your Publishing Office.
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OPR: 56 OG/QA (MSgt Jones)
Supersedes LAFBI 21-115
21 September 1999
Approved by: 56 FW/CC
(Brig Gen Stephen T. Sargeant)
Pages: 9
Distribution: F;X: (HQ AETC)
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This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Managing Aerospace Equipment Maintenance and Technical Order (TO) 1-1-638, Repair and Disposal of Aerospace Vehicles. It references Department of Defense (DoD) 4160.21-M, Defense Material Disposition Manual; DoD 4160.21-M-1, Defense Demilitarization Manual; Defense Logistic Agency Regulation (DLAR) 4145.25, Storage and Handling of Compressed Gasses and Liquids in Cylinders, and of Cylinders; and Consultative Letter, AL-OE-BR-CL-1998-0108, Response to Aircraft Mishaps Involving Composite Materials. This Instruction establishes procedures and responsibilities for all base agencies required to properly, safely, and efficiently dispose of the remains of a crashed aircraft. Attachment 1, Aircraft Turn-In Checklist (ATIC), provides a step-by-step process to turn in the wreckage from a crashed aircraft to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO).
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS:
This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.
DEFINITION:
A salvageable item is defined as an item needing only very minor or superficial repairs. The salvaged item needs to be turned in to supply according to the directions outlined on the ATIC (Attachment 1).
1. Responsibilities.
1.1. Owning fighter squadron will:
1.1.1. Assign an Aircraft Disposal Officer (ADO) as the point of contact and to coordinate all aspects of wreckage disposal.
1.1.2. Contact Hill AFB, Production Management Branch/YPVP for two copies of a “Save List” (DSN 777-9302 or 775-4621)(Requires aircraft tail number and Mission Design Series designator).
1.1.3. Execute the ATIC (Attachment 1) and the DRMO Aircraft Certification Document (ACD) (Attachment 2). Ensure DRMO ACD has the appropriate signatures.
1.1.4. Assist the responsible clean-up organization (as needed) if 56 AMDS Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) identifies a potential health hazard.
1.1.5. Recover salvageable components identified on “Save List” for Supply Turn-In Section processing.
1.1.6. Ensure all classified items are removed from the wreckage and turned in for Supply Turn-In Section processing or demilitarized in accordance with (IAW) DoD 4160.21-M-1.
1.1.7. Ensure Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) demilitarized all munitions and explosive components. Do not co-mingle Ammunition, Explosives and Dangerous Article (AEDA) items with other wreckage.
1.1.8. Recover aircraft batteries or cells for 56 CRS Electro-Environmental section disposal.
1.1.9. Using applicable technical data identify any components containing radioactive materials and coordinate with BEE for disposal.
1.1.10. Drain all structures and components of residual fluids and properly dispose of fluids.
1.1.11. Ensure all compressed gas cylinders are depleted and conform to DLAR 4125.25, section 8, paragraph E.
1.1.12. Coordinate with DRMO for containers and 56th Transportation Squadron to move the wreckage.
1.1.13. Place the wreckage into containers.
1.1.14 Coordinate the turn-in of the containers and the AEDA (see paragraph 1.1.7.) residue with 56th Supply Squadron Customer Service (for processing documentation) and DRMO.
1.2. EOD team will:
1.2.1. Verify all ammunition and explosive components are removed from the wreckage prior to DRMO turn-in. Verification will include opening all expended munitions and escape system components, containing hazardous material, using explosive demolition procedures ensuring the interior spaces of the component can be visually inspected.
1.2.2. Bag and identify all demilitarized explosive residue and components to ensure easy identification and segregation from the normal aircraft wreckage.
1.2.3. Certify on the DRMO ACD all explosive components are inert. The certifier must be a qualified EOD specialist appointed in writing by the Civil Engineering Squadron Commander to perform these duties. Appointment letter will be on file at DRMO.
1.3. BEE will evaluate the wreckage storage area for potential carbon fiber and other health hazards, provide guidance in clean-up efforts, and identify all personal protective equipment requirements.
1.4. The 56 FW support sections or flights listed below will accomplish the following tasks:
1.4.1. 56th Component Repair Squadron:
1.4.1.1. Fuel System Repair Section:
1.4.1.1.1. Recover hydrazine tank and store at authorized hydrazine facility while awaiting disposition instructions.
1.4.1.1.2. Properly prepare hydrazine tank for shipment to authorized depot facility for inspection or disposal.
1.4.1.2. Electro-Environmental System Section:
1.4.1.2.1. Process and dispose of all aircraft batteries using established procedures.
1.4.2. 56th Supply Squadron:
1.4.2.1. Supply Turn-In Section:
1.4.2.1.1. Process and route crashed aircraft components IAW found-on-base turn-in procedures.
1.4.3. 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron:
1.4.3.1. Armament Systems Flight:
1.4.3.1.1. Inspect the wreckage for salvageable weapons system items identified on the "Save List," and process items through Supply Turn-In Section.
1.4.3.2. Transient Alert Section:
1.4.3.2.1. Clean up identified carbon fiber hazards in the aircraft storage area IAW BEE directions employing trained technicians using proper PPE for identified hazards.
1.4.3.2.2. Certify on the DRMO ACD that carbon fiber parts being turned in to DRMO have had a fixative applied IAW applicable directives.
2. Aircraft Disposal Procedures.
2.1. Foreign Military Sales aircraft should be disposed of according to owning country instructions.
2.2. The ADO, using an ATIC (Attachment 1), will ensure aircraft wreckage is turned-in to DRMO.
2.2.1. Non-salvageable classified items must be demilitarized by the owning organization before turning them in with the wreckage.
2.2.2. Prior to turn-in to DRMO, all explosives and components that contained explosives, expended or unexpended, must be demilitarized and properly identified and marked by EOD. The owning fighter squadron will keep these components segregated from the normal wreckage and identify them to DRMO personnel.
2.2.3. All items from the aircraft wreckage, except those outlined in 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, do not need to be individually demilitarized if they are to be turned in as part of the wreckage. DRMO will make the demilitarization a "condition of sale." Items disposed of separate from the wreckage may require demilitarization by the owning agency prior to turn in to DRMO.
2.2.4. The ADO will ensure all items on the DRMO ACD (Attachment 2) are completed and certified by the performing work centers.
2.2.5. After the ATIC is completed, the owing squadron maintenance authority will certify on the DRMO ACD listed items are complied with and the aircraft wreckage is hazard free.
2.2.6. The owning fighter squadron commander will review and sign the DRMO ACD checklist.
2.2.7. The completed DRMO ACD and a completed DD Form 1348-1A, ISSUE RELEASE/RECEIPT DOCUMENT, will be turned in to DRMO along with the aircraft wreckage.
STEPHEN T. SARGEANT
Brigadier General, USAF
Commander
Attachments:
1. Aircraft Turn-In Checklist
2. DRMO Aircraft Certification Document
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Attachment 1. Aircraft Turn in Checklist (Sample)
ALL PURPOSE CHECKLIST
/ PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGESTITLE/SUBJECT/ACTIVITY/FUNCTIONAL AREA / OPR / DATE
AIRCRAFT TURN IN CHECKLIST / 56 OG/QA
NO. / ITEM
(Assign a paragraph number to each item. Draw a horizontal line between each major paragraph.)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) / IMPORTANT: Classified or explosive items must be demilitarized prior to turn in to DRMO. All other items from the aircraft wreckage do not need to be individually demilitarized if they are to be turned in as part of the wreckage. DRMO will make the demilitarization a "condition of sale." If an item from the aircraft wreckage is turned in separately verify item demilitarization requirements in-accordance-with DoD 4160.21-M-1. Demilitarization may need to be accomplished by the owning agency. Contact DRMO for turn-in requirements and, if demilitarization is required, Bioenvironmental Engineering for a hazard evaluation.
PERFORMING ACTION
WORKCENTER
Fighter Squadron.
Appoint Aircraft Disposal Official (ADO) as POC to ensure proper coordination of the aircraft disposal process.
Fighter Squadron.
a. Contact Hill AFB, Production Management Branch/ YPVP (DSN 777-9903 or 775-4621) for two copies of the "Save List" (provide the aircraft tail and model numbers and an address to mail the "Save Lists" to).
b. Deliver one copy of "Save Lists" to Supply Turn-In Section/ LGSCIT.
Fighter Squadron.
Coordinate with the transportation squadron vehicle dispatch for a vehicle and DRMO for containers, if available, to be delivered to the wreckage storage area. Note: The vehicle NCO will need to contact dispatch for the scheduling of a vehicle.
Fighter Squadron.
Coordinate a meeting at the current wreckage storage area between EOD, Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE), Fuels System Section and Armament Flight to coordinate personnel and resources in the following tasks:
a. Assessment of storage area for improperly contained composite fibers and/or other potential health hazards.
b. Identify areas needing immediate clean up.
c. Plan for areas needing follow up attention.
Example: bags or containers of loose carbon fiber debris may have to be reopened for EOD inspection and may require additional applications of a fixative to safe disturbed/exposed carbon fiber.
d. Implement steps to concurrently inspect (by all agencies) and load wreckage into containers.
AF FORM 2519, NOV 91 (EF-V2) PREVIOUS EDITION WILL BE USED. 56OG/OGQ OVERPRINT OCT 2001
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NO. / ITEM(Assign a paragraph number to each item. Draw a horizontal line between each major paragraph.)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8) / PERFORMING ACTION
WORKCENTER
ØNOTE: Steps 5 through 9 should be done concurrently to minimize duplication of effort and the disturbance of settled carbon fiber material.
EOD. a. Re-inspect and remove any aircraft wreckage containing expended and unexpended munitions and explosive egress components.
b. Demilitarize all expended munitions and explosive egress components by explosively opening each item to expose interior space to visual examination.
c. Prepare a 1348-1A for the AEDA residue. Individually list each item covered by the 1348-1A and certify on the document that all AEDA residue is inert. File a copy of the 1348-1A with the EOD report on the accident.
d. Package and mark the certified AEDA residue and turn it over to the fighter squadron for turn-in.
e. Certify that the wreckage is safe on the DRMO Aircraft Certification Document (ACD). The certifier must be a trained EOD craftsman or journeyman appointed by the Civil Engineering Squadron commander to perform these duties and be identified on an appointment letter on file at DRMO.
Fuel Systems Repair.a. Recover hydrazine tank and store at authorized hydrazine facility while awaiting disposition instructions.
b. Properly prepare hydrazine tank for shipment to authorized depot facility for inspection or disposal.
Transient Alert.
a. Coordinate with BEE for actions required to safe the area if a composite fiber hazard exists.
b. Verify carbon fiber material has been treated per applicable directives and sign the DRMO ACD. (May be required during the final movement of wreckage to ensure previously unexposed areas are inspected.)
Fighter Squadron.
a. Remove salvageable classified items from wreckage and set aside. Ensure ALL other classified items are demilitarized IAW DoD 4160.21-M-1 and turn in with wreckage.
b. Remove salvageable components identified on the "Save List" from the wreckage.
c. Remove all batteries and route them to the Electro-Environmental Shop for disposal.
d. Determine through applicable technical data, and remove from the wreckage, any components that contain radioactive materials. Contact BEE for disposal instructions.
e. Ensure compressed gas cylinders are depressurized prior to complying with disposition instructions outlined in DLAR 4125.25.Section 8, paragraph E.
f. Ensure aircraft structures and components are purged of fluids.
AF FORM 2519, NOV 91 (EF-V2) (CONTINUATION) 56OG/OGQ OVERPRINT OCT 2001
ALL PURPOSE CHECKLIST
/ PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGESTITLE/SUBJECT/ACTIVITY/FUNCTIONAL AREA / OPR / DATE
AIRCRAFT TURN-IN CHECKLIST / 56 OG/QA
NO. / ITEM
(Assign a paragraph number to each item. Draw a horizontal line between each major paragraph.)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14) / Armament Flight. Recover any salvageable weapons system components identified on the "Save List."
NOTE: The organization responsible for removing a salvageable item identified on the "Save List" from the wreckage will use the following procedures to turn them into supply.
Responsible Org. After all salvageable items on the "save list" have been removed from the wreckage turn in the items using the following procedures:
a. Fill out two DD Forms 1577-2 (green tags) for each item using condition code "P" and
annotate in the remarks section that the item is from a crashed aircraft.
b. Complete an AFTO Form 350 for each item and annotate in the discrepancy block that the item is from a crashed aircraft.
c. Complete an AF Form 451: Request for Packing Service for each item (the unit reusable containers monitor can assist in completion of the form).
d. Deliver items, with the appropriate tags, to the Supply Turn-In Section.
Electro-Environmental Section. Process and dispose of aircraft batteries/cells through established channels.
Fighter Squadron. Ensure all loose carbon fiber material are placed in large plastic rip resistant bags
(double-bag configuration). The bags must have a wall thickness of at least 6 mils and
fit into a 55-gallon storage drum. All large pieces/structures of carbon fiber will be
turned in to DRMO.
Fighter Squadron. Complete DRMO ACD and DD Form 1348-1A for the wreckage with the assistance of
owning Fighter Squadron supply.
Fighter Squadron. Coordinate with 56th Transportation Squadron for a vehicle and DRMO to establish a
time to turn in the wreckage and AEDA residue.
AF FORM 2519, NOV 91 (EF-V2) PREVIOUS EDITION WILL BE USED. 56OG/OGQ OVERPRINT OCT 2001
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Attachment 2. DRMO Aircraft Certification Document (Sample)
DRMO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTAIRCRAFT TAIL NUMBER:______
FIGHTER SQUADRON: ______/ DOC NO.
PURPOSE: THIS DOCUMENT WAS DEVELOPED TO ENSURE ALL AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ARE CERTIFIED SAFE PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE BY DRMO. THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETE AND SUBMITTED WITH A DD FORM 1348-1A UPON AIRCRAFT TURN IN TO DRMO.
AREA / P/W/C / CERTIFIED BY:
(PRINT NAME, RANK AND SIGN) / DATE
" I certify that the item or items listed hereon have been inspected by me and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, contain no items of an explosive nature." (certifier must be on an appointment letter) / EOD